Bajracharya Document Archive

Explore our comprehensive Document Archive, featuring a curated collection of materials about Bajracharya culture, history, and Newar Buddhism.

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Mythological History of Nepal Valley from Svayambhu Purana (1978)
First English Version of Swayambhu Purana. Must read book !
Language: English
By Mana Bajra Bajracharya

Vajrayana Nepal (2012)
Detail explanation of Vajrayana in context of Newar Buddhism and Bajracharya Culture. Must read book !
Language: Nepali
By Naresh Man Bajracharya

Prasiddha Bajracharyas (2016)
List of Ancient and Famous Bajracharyas – Mahasiddhas. Must read book !
Language: Newari
By Badri Ratna Bajracharya

The Iconography of Nepalese Buddhism (1994)
List of deities from Nepalese Buddhism. Must read book !
Language: English
By Min Bahadur Shakya

Vajrayana (2014)
Details on Vajrayana Buddhism
Language: Nepali
By Naresh Man Bajracharya

Licchavikalaka Abhilekha (1973)
Historic Records of the Licchavi Period of the Nepal Valley. The Licchavi period is considered Nepal’s golden age and coincides with a flourishing of Newar Buddhism.
Language: Nepali
By Dhana Bajra Bajracharya

Madhyakalaka Abhilekha (1999)
Historic Records from the Medieval Period of the Nepal Valley. Newar Buddhism continued to flourish from the decline of the Licchavi dynasty through the Malla dynasty.
Language: Nepali
By Dhana Bajra Bajracharya

Gurumapa Comic (Newari Language)
Story of Gurumapa. Ancient monster from Kathmandu.
Language: Newari
By Newa Kipahana Bakhan

Bunga Dya Comic (Newari Language)
Story of Bunga Dya, also known as Red Karunamaya or Padmapani Lokesvara
Language: Newari
By Newa Kipahana Bakhan

MONASTICISM IN BUDDHISM OF NEPAL-MANDALA: Continuity and Changes (2014)
Paper on Newar Buddhism from Kathmandu Valley
Language: English
By Surendra Man Bajracharya

Bouddha Stotra Sangraha (1060 N.S. – 1938 CE)
Collection of Bouddha strotras and mantras
Language: Sanskrit
By Dharma Harsa Bajracharya

Popular Buddhist Texts from Nepal (2000)
Narratives and Rituals of Newar Buddhism
Language: English
By Todd T. Lewis